A Comparative Analysis of the Effect of Various Denture Adhesives Available in Market on the Retentive Ability of the Maxillary Denture: An In Vivo Study

Abstract

"Every human being has a divine right to enjoy the health to its fullest." Oral and Dental health is not an exception to this dictum. The speciality of Prosthodontics has emerged as a science to provide replacement of missing dentition for its form and functions along with associated structures. Any successful complete denture treatment combines exemplary technique, effective patient rapport, patient education, and familiarity with all possible management options in order to provide maximum satisfaction to patient. There are some forcing situations where providing desirable (optimal) retention may be a problem. In such types of patients use of denture adhesives is recommended for enhancing the quality of retention. The use of denture adhesive provides comfort and additional confidence not only by increasing the adhesive and cohesive but also eliminating voids between the denture base and the basal seat. This study is undertaken to evaluate the enhancement of retentive quality of complete denture with the use of denture adhesives available in Indian markets for the use by denture wearers.

A Study to Evaluate and Compare Efficacy of Denture Adhesives in Complete Denture Patients

“…The reason of choice was easy availability, cost effectiveness, biocompatibility, and ease of use. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18]24 Numerous studies have been done to evaluate retention objectively, subjectively or by combination of both, but advantage of objective study is that it is free from influence of patient's perception. Also, in vivo study has an advantage over in vitro study for being clinically more relevant.…”

“…Spindle handle mechanism was used to produce dislodging force since it is reported to be the most convenient and more accurate method for producing nearly accurate dislodging forces by Kumar and Thombare. 15 Force was applied at the center of denture as Colón et al concluded in their study that center of the denture (middle portion) was considered the most reliable position for the testing of the retention. 26 In the present study, the retention of well-fitting maxillary denture was evaluated.…”

“…The testing apparatus used in the study is based on principle stated by Skinner and Chung in 1953 and is modified version of the apparatus used by Kumar and Thombare 15 in their study. The basic principle on which apparatus work is the application of force at right angles to denture base.…”

“…[8][9][10][11] Denture adhesives have been investigated in various studies for their role in retention and stability of denture, bite force, masticatory efficiency, phonation, and effect on quality of life and have shown to improve the overall quality of complete denture treatment and patient satisfaction. [12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20] There are many in vivo and in vitro studies in literature, which have evaluated specifically the retentive ability and efficacy of different types of denture adhesives both subjectively and objectively, but with varying results. [12][13][14][15][20][21][22] Therefore, this study aims to evaluate and compare the retentive ability of four denture adhesives, which are commercially and easily available to the patients.…”

ADESIVOS DE PRÓTESES REMOVÍVEIS: quando e por que utilizá-los?

“…revistas relacionado à utilização destes materiais, para que possa aproveitar o máximo de resultados sem agredir a saúde dos tecidos orais (9). Para Valle, Godoy e Garcia, o uso de adesivos oferece segurança aos pacientes, tanto física como psicológica, frente ao deslocamento de suas próteses, favorecendo a mastigação.…”